Previously Known As : Nippon India Income Fund
Nippon India Medium To Long Duration Fund Datagrid
Category Medium to Long Duration Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 9
Rating
Growth Option 23-10-2026
NAV ₹91.76(R) -0.15% ₹103.76(D) -0.15%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 1.65% 5.61% 4.87% 5.3% 5.76%
Direct 2.51% 6.52% 5.84% 6.29% 6.71%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular 1.1% 1.72% 3.41% 4.16% 5.18%
Direct 1.95% 2.59% 4.33% 5.13% 6.16%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.15 0.07 0.52 -0.42% 0.01
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
2.76% -3.27% -1.94% 0.91 1.99%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 419 Cr
Top Medium to Long Duration Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
ICICI Prudential Bond Fund 1
Bandhan Medium to Long Duration Fund 2
LIC MF Medium to Long Duration Fund 3

NAV Date: 23-10-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
NIPPON INDIA MEDIUM TO LONG DURATION FUND - MONTHLY IDCW Option 10.61
-0.0200
-0.1500%
NIPPON INDIA MEDIUM TO LONG DURATION FUND - Direct Plan - MONTHLY IDCW Option 11.24
-0.0200
-0.1500%
NIPPON INDIA MEDIUM TO LONG DURATION FUND - HALF YEARLY IDCW Option 12.26
-0.0200
-0.1500%
NIPPON INDIA MEDIUM TO LONG DURATION FUND - ANNUAL IDCW Option 12.9
-0.0200
-0.1500%
NIPPON INDIA MEDIUM TO LONG DURATION FUND - QUARTERLY IDCW Option 12.99
-0.0200
-0.1500%
NIPPON INDIA MEDIUM TO LONG DURATION FUND - Direct Plan - HALF YEARLY IDCW Option 13.2
-0.0200
-0.1500%
NIPPON INDIA MEDIUM TO LONG DURATION FUND - Direct Plan - QUARTERLY IDCW Option 13.71
-0.0200
-0.1500%
NIPPON INDIA MEDIUM TO LONG DURATION FUND - Direct Plan - ANNUAL IDCW Option 14.21
-0.0200
-0.1500%
Nippon India Medium to Long Duration Fund - Growth Plan Bonus Option 26.38
-0.0400
-0.1500%
Nippon India Medium to Long Duration Fund - Direct Plan Growth Plan-Bonus Option 29.65
-0.0400
-0.1500%
Nippon India Medium to Long Duration Fund - Growth Plan Growth Option 91.76
-0.1400
-0.1500%
Nippon India Medium to Long Duration Fund - Direct Plan Growth Plan - Growth Option 103.76
-0.1600
-0.1500%

Review Date: 23-10-2026

Beginning of Analysis

In the Medium to Long Duration Fund category, Nippon India Medium to Long Duration Fund is the 10th ranked fund. The category has total 13 funds. The 2 star rating shows a poor past performance of the Nippon India Medium to Long Duration Fund in Medium to Long Duration Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of -0.42% which is lower than the category average of -0.11%, reflecting poor performance. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.15 which is lower than the category average of 0.21.
The past performance of the fund may or may not be sustained in the future. The review is not investment advice nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell funds. The ranking is based on proprietary methodology developed by bmsmoney. The methodology is based on the past performance of the funds and does not guarantee future performance.
Medium to Long Duration Mutual Funds are ideal for long-term investors seeking higher returns by taking advantage of interest rate movements. These funds invest in debt instruments with a portfolio duration of 4 to 7 years, making them highly sensitive to interest rate changes. While they offer the potential for significant capital appreciation in a falling interest rate environment, they also carry higher risks, including interest rate risk and volatility. Investors should carefully assess their risk tolerance, investment horizon, and financial goals before investing in these funds. Additionally, choosing funds managed by experienced professionals can help navigate interest rate cycles effectively.

Nippon India Medium to Long Duration Fund Return Analysis

  • The fund has given a return of -1.3%, -1.03 and 1.44 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -1.19%, -0.91% and 1.24% respectively.
  • Nippon India Medium to Long Duration Fund has given a return of 2.51% in last one year. In the same period the Medium to Long Duration Fund category average return was 2.36%.
  • The fund has given a return of 6.52% in last three years and ranked 6.0th out of thirteen funds in the category. In the same period the Medium to Long Duration Fund category average return was 6.5%.
  • The fund has given a return of 5.84% in last five years and ranked 6th out of thirteen funds in the category. In the same period the Medium to Long Duration Fund category average return was 5.93%.
  • The fund has given a return of 6.71% in last ten years and ranked 4th out of thirteen funds in the category. In the same period the category average return was 6.22%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 1.95% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 1.74%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 5th in 13 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 2.59% in last three years and ranks 6th in 12 funds. Bandhan Medium to Long Duration Fund has given the highest SIP return (3.59%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 4.33% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 4.28%.

Nippon India Medium to Long Duration Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 2.76 and semi deviation of 1.99. The category average standard deviation is 2.73 and semi deviation is 1.95.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -3.27 and a maximum drawdown of -1.94. The category average VaR is -2.84 and the maximum drawdown is -1.69. The fund has a beta of 0.91 which shows that fund is less volatile than the benchmark.

Standard deviation measures the fund's return volatility and Semi deviation focuses on downside volatility. Value at Risk (VaR) is a measure of the risk of investments. Maximum Drawdown is the maximum loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to the benchmark. A beta of 1 indicates that the fund will move in line with the benchmark. A beta of more than 1 indicates that the fund will be more volatile than the benchmark and vice versa.


  • Very Good Performance in Medium to Long Duration Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Medium to Long Duration Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Medium to Long Duration Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Medium to Long Duration Fund Category

    • Investors beware: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the scheme related documents carefully.

    Data Source: www.amfiindia.com

    SEBI Categorization


    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -1.37
    -1.25
    		-1.71 | -0.24 7 | 14 Good
    3M Return % -1.23
    -1.08
    		-1.55 | 0.12 7 | 14 Good
    6M Return % 1.02
    0.90
    		-1.08 | 2.34 8 | 14 Good
    1Y Return % 1.65
    1.72
    		0.22 | 4.22 8 | 14 Good
    3Y Return % 5.61
    5.76
    		4.86 | 6.44 9 | 13 Average
    5Y Return % 4.87
    5.17
    		3.99 | 8.57 6 | 13 Good
    7Y Return % 5.30
    5.64
    		4.32 | 9.15 8 | 13 Good
    10Y Return % 5.76
    5.44
    		3.63 | 6.55 5 | 13 Good
    15Y Return % 7.09
    6.96
    		6.20 | 7.62 6 | 12 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 1.10
    1.09
    		-1.06 | 4.41 7 | 14 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 1.72
    1.86
    		0.44 | 2.83 10 | 13 Average
    5Y SIP Return % 3.41
    3.54
    		2.51 | 4.17 9 | 13 Average
    7Y SIP Return % 4.16
    4.50
    		3.32 | 6.83 8 | 13 Good
    10Y SIP Return % 5.18
    5.12
    		3.72 | 6.70 6 | 13 Good
    15Y SIP Return % 5.92
    5.71
    		3.95 | 6.87 5 | 13 Good
    Standard Deviation 2.76
    2.73
    		2.28 | 4.20 8 | 13 Good
    Semi Deviation 1.99
    1.95
    		1.61 | 2.98 9 | 13 Average
    Max Drawdown % -1.94
    -1.69
    		-3.60 | -1.21 11 | 13 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -3.27
    -2.84
    		-4.00 | -1.64 10 | 13 Average
    Average Drawdown % 0.59
    0.71
    		0.52 | 1.45 9 | 13 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.15
    0.21
    		-0.15 | 0.58 10 | 13 Average
    Sterling Ratio 0.52
    0.55
    		0.48 | 0.65 11 | 13 Average
    Sortino Ratio 0.07
    0.10
    		-0.05 | 0.26 11 | 13 Average
    Jensen Alpha % -0.42
    -0.11
    		-1.09 | 0.84 10 | 13 Average
    Treynor Ratio 0.01
    0.01
    		0.00 | 0.02 9 | 13 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 0.37
    0.53
    		-0.37 | 1.46 10 | 13 Average
    Alpha % -0.54
    -0.25
    		-1.40 | 0.70 11 | 13 Average
    Return data last Updated On : Oct. 23, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : June 30, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -1.30 -1.19 -1.65 | -0.16 7 | 14 Good
    3M Return % -1.03 -0.91 -1.45 | 0.38 7 | 14 Good
    6M Return % 1.44 1.24 -0.57 | 2.81 5 | 14 Good
    1Y Return % 2.51 2.36 1.16 | 5.05 5 | 14 Good
    3Y Return % 6.52 6.50 5.97 | 7.35 6 | 13 Good
    5Y Return % 5.84 5.93 5.08 | 9.37 6 | 13 Good
    7Y Return % 6.29 6.41 5.01 | 9.90 6 | 13 Good
    10Y Return % 6.71 6.22 4.42 | 7.29 4 | 13 Very Good
    1Y SIP Return % 1.95 1.74 -0.08 | 5.31 5 | 13 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 2.59 2.57 1.38 | 3.59 6 | 12 Good
    5Y SIP Return % 4.33 4.28 3.60 | 4.99 7 | 12 Average
    7Y SIP Return % 5.13 5.20 4.51 | 7.68 6 | 12 Good
    10Y SIP Return % 6.16 5.93 4.40 | 7.46 5 | 12 Good
    Standard Deviation 2.76 2.73 2.28 | 4.20 8 | 13 Good
    Semi Deviation 1.99 1.95 1.61 | 2.98 9 | 13 Average
    Max Drawdown % -1.94 -1.69 -3.60 | -1.21 11 | 13 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -3.27 -2.84 -4.00 | -1.64 10 | 13 Average
    Average Drawdown % 0.59 0.71 0.52 | 1.45 9 | 13 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.15 0.21 -0.15 | 0.58 10 | 13 Average
    Sterling Ratio 0.52 0.55 0.48 | 0.65 11 | 13 Average
    Sortino Ratio 0.07 0.10 -0.05 | 0.26 11 | 13 Average
    Jensen Alpha % -0.42 -0.11 -1.09 | 0.84 10 | 13 Average
    Treynor Ratio 0.01 0.01 0.00 | 0.02 9 | 13 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 0.37 0.53 -0.37 | 1.46 10 | 13 Average
    Alpha % -0.54 -0.25 -1.40 | 0.70 11 | 13 Average
    Return data last Updated On : Oct. 23, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : June 30, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

    Disclaimer: Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and should not be used as a basis for comparison with other investments. Returns for periods above 1 year are annualised.


    Date Nippon India Medium To Long Duration Fund NAV Regular Growth Nippon India Medium To Long Duration Fund NAV Direct Growth
    23-10-2026 91.7616 103.7606
    22-10-2026 91.9013 103.9162
    21-10-2026 91.9471 103.9658
    19-10-2026 92.1076 104.1426
    16-10-2026 92.198 104.2378
    15-10-2026 92.1347 104.1639
    14-10-2026 92.0347 104.0485
    13-10-2026 92.1853 104.2164
    12-10-2026 92.1175 104.1374
    09-10-2026 92.5101 104.5743
    08-10-2026 92.4821 104.5403
    07-10-2026 92.6466 104.7239
    06-10-2026 92.6185 104.6898
    05-10-2026 92.6115 104.6796
    01-10-2026 92.568 104.6211
    30-09-2026 92.6618 104.7247
    29-09-2026 92.6448 104.7033
    28-09-2026 92.5131 104.5519
    25-09-2026 92.7998 104.8689
    24-09-2026 92.8356 104.907
    23-09-2026 93.0323 105.127

    Fund Launch Date: 20/Dec/1997
    Fund Category: Medium to Long Duration Fund
    Investment Objective: The fund will follow two pronged strategy: Core and Tactical. Core strategy to reflect medium to long term view on interest rates and yield curve. Tactical strategy to benefit out of short term opportunities in the market. Strategy will be implemented through high grade assets like G-Secs/ SDLs/ Corporate Bonds to generate alpha by actively using G-Secs, IRF and IRS curve.
    Fund Description: An open ended medium term debt scheme investing in instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 4 to 7 years.
    Fund Benchmark: NIFTY Medium to Long Duration Debt Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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